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prefiguration

pre·fig·u·ra·tion
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pree-fig-yuh-rey-shuh n, pree-fig-]
    • /priˌfɪg yəˈreɪ ʃən, ˌpri fɪg-/
    • /prɪfˌɪɡjərˈeɪʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pree-fig-yuh-rey-shuh n, pree-fig-]
    • /priˌfɪg yəˈreɪ ʃən, ˌpri fɪg-/

Definitions of prefiguration word

  • noun prefiguration the act of prefiguring. 1
  • noun prefiguration that in which something is prefigured. 1
  • noun prefiguration the act of prefiguring 0
  • noun prefiguration something that prefigures, such as a prototype 0
  • noun prefiguration something in which something else is prefigured; prototype 0
See all 5 definitions of prefiguration

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Origin of prefiguration

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English prefiguracioun < Late Latin praefigūrātiōn- (stem of praefigūrātiō), equivalent to praefigūrāt(us) (past participle of praefigūrāre to prefigure) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Prefiguration

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Prefiguration

prefiguration popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

prefiguration usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for prefiguration

noun prefiguration

  • adumbration — to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
  • indication — anything serving to indicate or point out, as a sign or token.
  • indicia — indicia (def 2).
  • earnest — serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
All 4 Synonyms of prefiguration

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